Where to Catch CTV News Toronto While the FIFA World Cup Takes Over the Airwaves

Let’s face it – when the World Cup rolls around, every network seems to scramble for a spot on the primetime grid. CTV is no exception; it’s carrying the matches across its main feed, which means the usual 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. CTV News Toronto broadcasts are getting bumped.

Don’t panic, though. The station has set up a few back‑up routes so you can still get your local headlines, weather updates and traffic reports without missing the Messi‑vs‑Ronaldo drama.

1. CTV News Channel (1080i) – If you have a digital cable or satellite package, the dedicated CTV News Channel continues to air the Toronto news at its regular times. It’s basically a simulcast of the local newscast, just on a different dial.

2. CTV 2 (Ottawa‑region feed) – In the Toronto market, CTV 2 usually carries a repeat of the night‑time news. During World Cup weeks, CTV will shift the 11 p.m. broadcast to 11:30 p.m. on CTV 2, giving the match its full slot on the main channel.

3. Online streaming – The CTV app (available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, etc.) streams the local newscast live, even when the TV signal is showing a soccer match. Just tap the “Local” tab, select “Toronto,” and you’re good to go.

4. YouTube and social clips – For those who only need the headlines, CTV posts 2‑minute news summaries on its YouTube channel and on Facebook every evening. It’s not the full broadcast, but it covers the big stories.

5. Radio alternative – If you’re in the car, tune to 680 CFTR (Toronto’s news radio) which will run a brief audio recap of the TV news at the usual times. The audio feed isn’t interrupted by the soccer coverage.

One extra tip: the CTV website’s “Live Stream” page lists a real‑time schedule of when the TV feed switches to World Cup programming. Keep an eye on it, and you’ll know exactly when the news will jump back in.

Bottom line: The World Cup may dominate the main channel, but CTV has made sure you won’t be left in the dark about what’s happening on the streets of Toronto. Whether you prefer cable, streaming, or a quick social‑media bite, you’ve got a way to stay informed while cheering on your favourite team.